Good article by Anonymous Liberal.

What Happens to the Blagojevich Case When Obama Takes Office?

Though there's no evidence whatsoever that Obama or his staff did anything improper in the Blagojevich matter, once Obama is sworn in, there is going to be pressure on the White House and the Attorney General's office to wall themselves off from the matter. There will be calls for the appointment of a Special Prosecutor. And that's not altogether unreasonable.

If Obama's political appointees end up calling any of the shots in that case, it might at least create the appearance of impropriety.

Given that some Republicans are now making noise about holding up Eric Holder's confirmation, it might be wise for the Obama team to head off this issue now and have Holder announce that, once confirmed, he will designate Patrick Fitzgerald as a "Special Prosecutor" with respect to the Blagojevich case.

Not only would that nip this issue in the bud, but it might well speed along Holder's confirmation. It would also underscore Obama's message that he has nothing to hide and is committed to transparency and good government.

http://www.anonymousliberal.com/2008/12/what-happens-to-blagojevich-case-when.html

I have feeling that Specter will have more heat from both side of the parties come January if he considers to stall Holder's hearing. He is putting politics over this country's crisis in the justice system. Specter better worry about his relection in his own state. If PA put little Ricky Santorium out of the office, they can make sure Specter is not reelected.